Joanne Palmisano

A sampling of my design work. Specializing in renovations of out-dated vacation rentals, family resorts, motels, hotels, and unique residential and commercial spaces.

Breathing Life into Places & Spaces.

Professional pictures by Susan Teare. Iphone pics--mine. 

I’m a freelance lifestyle and prop stylist, who works with a variety of clients and photographers to create beautiful settings for products, locations and publications. 

RECENT STYLING WORK

Verilux Light Therapy Products, Product Line Styling

Apartment Therapy, 3 DIY Projects (Videos/Photography and and Step by Step)

The Kitchn/Apartment Therapy, DIY Project (Video and Step by Step)

DIY NETWORK, DIY/Crafting and Styling for Online Content

Eating Well Magazine, Prop Styling for Covers and Content Pages

Gardener's Supply Catalog, Prop Styling for Products

Hotel Vermont, Styling of Rooms and Public Spaces

Green Mountain Inn and Suites, Styling of Rooms and Public Spaces

Other Hotels, Resort, Bed and Breakfast and Inn, Styling for Marketing/Web 

TYPE OF CLIENTELE

Architects, Builders and Interior Designers

Publications, National Lifestyle Magazines and Design Books

Food Magazines and Online Sites

DIY Online Sites and Publications

The Hospitality Industry...Hotels, Inns and Restaurants

Product Lines...Furniture, Fabrics, Handbags, Dishware, Linens

Catalogs and Online Companies

RECENT CLIENTS

DIY NETWORK, Gardener's Supply Company, Eating Well Magazine, Jim Westphalen Photography, DIY Magazine, Starboard Collections, Green Mountain Inn, Susan Teare Photography, Vermont Paint (Anne Sloan Fabric Product Line), and Thor's Elegance Furniture.

STYLING SERVICES:

If interested in speaking with  me about styling, please contact me at Joanne@JoannePalmisano.com. 

Thank you!

I specialize in making Do-It-Yourself & Craft Projects, mostly using vintage, salvaged and recycled materials. for online and publication CONTENT. Clients include DIY NETWORK, with over 250 projects and an 8-part video series about DESIGNING with salvage, vintage and recycled goods. 

RECENT DIY CONTENT WORK

Apartment Therapy, 3 DIY Step by Step Projects for Videos & Photography Content

The Kitchn/Apartment Therapy, DIY Step by Step Project for Video Content

DIY NETWORK, DIY/Crafting and Styling for Online Content, including Photo Galleries, Step by Step, and Video Series

Country Living Magazine Fair: Live Facebook Step by Step Video, How to Make a Vintage Sign

DIY Magazine, Flea Market Flips for upcoming magazine.

I LOVE to work with other interior design firms, architects, builders, developers, on coming up with concept design ideas for outdated hotels, motels, lobbies, rental property, restaurants and resorts, as well as new builds and creative spaces. 

A sampling of my CREATIVE DESIGN COLLABORATIONS with the AMAZING Firm, TRUEXCULLINS Architects and Interiors.

Please reach out if you would like to have me be a part of your concept design team.

Painted Buffalo (Now, Mountain Modern Motel), Jackson Hole

Concepts, Hilton Gardens

Tram Haus Lodge, Jay Peak, Vermont

Casa Madrona (Bathroom Materials and Vanity), Sausalito, California

http://truexcullins.com/

CREATIVE COLLABORATION: Work with your firm on design concepts for boutique hotels, vacation rentals, inns, motels, restaurants, resorts and more.

DESIGN WORK: Work with you on renovations of vacation rental properties, hospitality properties, retail, restaurants, and unique residential projects.

STYLING & DIY WORK: Work with you on prop and lifestyle styling and DIY content for your products, websites, content, online marketing, catalog, magazines and more.

PRESENTATIONS & BOOK SIGNINGS: Present at your event, seminar or private gathering.

Just reach out via email at Joanne@Joanne Palmisano.com.  Thank you! Joanne

Who doesn't love a good before and after. Here are a few of my designs and their changes.  Some of the AFTER pictures are professionally taken but most are my Iphone pictures. Soon better pics... 

I'm honored that my books are internationally acclaimed and have been put on at least three must have lists...Apartment Therapy, Fine Homebuilding, and USA Today. There are dozens and dozens of thoughtful reviews -- thank you!

My goal with my books, Salvage Secrets and Salvage Secrets Design & Décor is to express the character and depth of vintage, salvaged and recycled materials and how they can be reused in a variety of design and decorating projects to fit into today's home.

The character, romance, history and nostalgia that comes with using older materials and products cannot be underestimated. We are part of our history and it's important, no matter your beliefs, that we're not wasteful and that we teach our children about the importance of their belongings and their home.

I hope that my books will inspire you and change the way you think about, feel about and use salvage material for every style of home.

ORDER YOUR OWN COPIES TODAY

SALVAGE SECRETS...

ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST  The book, Salvage Secrets, was chosen by Architectural Digest for their Holiday Gift Giving Guide.

FINE HOMEBUILDING  “An invaluable first step in the salvage-for-design journey.”

LIBRARY JOURNAL “Best Books: Top Ten Interior Design Books...″

CASA SUGAR BLOG  “Joanne Palmisano’s new book, Salvage Secrets, shares sources, tips, and hundreds of beautiful photos of homes that have used salvaged materials in their renovations.”

APARTMENT THERAPY  “It’s a great resource for professional or amateur designers who have a resourceful, green approach to design projects. I would definitely recommend picking it up if you can!”

HGTV BLOG  If you’re new to actually using salvaged items, like I am, that’s where reclaimed material evangelist, designer and blogger Joanne Palmisano comes in. Her new book, Salvage Secrets, is the ultimate guide to getting started. Palmisano breaks down materials by type, with chapters on wood, glass, metal, ceramic and lighting, detailing the different uses for each one as well as practical tips, like how to sand old wood to reveal the character underneath. She also features real homes outfitted with reclaimed materials, from light fixtures fashioned out of recycled wine bottles to a vintage washstand turned into a modern bathroom vanity. When you finish the book, you’ll be armed and ready to search for your own trash-into-treasure find. — LIZ GRAY

SALVAGED GRACE  “Salvage Secrets will be my bible…”

NEW ENGLAND HOME MAGAZINE  “I love it! Architects, designers and do-it-yourselfers should all have a copy of this book in their home design library.”

PORTLAND BOOK REVIEW “An ideal book for anyone considering salvage in design…”

SUCASA MAGAZINE “Armed with ideas from the book and some great places to shop, you’re well on your way to creating an unique, comfortable, earth-friendly home.”

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND  “If you are looking for a holiday gift for your favorite thrifter/do-it-yourselfer, this book is a must. It features hundreds of pages of repurposing inspiration.” — Goodwill Industries of Northern New England

SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY, STYLE BIBLE “Inspiring ideas for anyone planning on using salvaged materials in their own home.”

EYE ON DESIGN BLOG “Offers a wealth of ideas for using old objects and materials in new ways.... [Shows the wide range of salvageable material available and what to do with it.”

DIGGERSLIST.COM “I was hooked immediately…Salvage Secrets kept me glued to every page…I do believe the secret is out: salvage is spectacular, in so many ways...and so is Salvage Secrets.”

SHANNON QUIMBY “A sustainable builder’s bible...”

SALVAGE SECRETS DESIGN & DECOR...

USA TODAY HOME MAGAZINE “One of the top six design books of the year.”

CHICAGO TRIBUNE  “Salvage Star…”

OREGONIAN“More than rustic or shabby chic…Salvage Design Expert, Joanne Palmisano…

DO IT YOURSELF MAGAZINE, A BETTER HOMES AND GARDEN SPECIAL INTEREST PUBLICATION  Stuff We Love…Salvage Secrets Design & Decor…Full of Ideas…

NEW ENGLAND HOME MAGAZINE  “[Palmisano] takes readers on a sumptuous visual journey featuring unique salvage ideas for every room in the house. . . . Take a look at this photo-packed book and be inspired to visit your local rebuild center, architectural salvage shop, or flea market.  Whether your style is retro, modern, or something in-between, salvaged and repurposed materials can help you achieve the look you want.”

INHABITAT “[A] fantastic introductory guide to salvage that is sure to set the greenest of beginners onto a path of salvage stardom. . . . With nearly 300 pages full of beautifully crisp photographs, resources, and design tips, Palmisano’s book offers a wide sampling of the many ingenious ways to repurpose materials and save them from ending up in the rubbish bin.”

DENVER POST  “Full of eclectic advice and essential tips… Don’t hit the flea markets without it.”

CARI CUCKSEY, Host of HGTV”s CASH & CARI  “Joanne’s enthusiasm for salvage is contagious and the creative design stories she shares—showcased in stunning photographs throughout the book—can’t help but inspire.”

AARON DANZIG, TRADE, WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. “Emerging from today’s design landscape that can appear contrived, pristine, and disposable, Salvage Secrets Design & Decor is a refreshing demonstration of how reclaimed materials can translate into an elevated, yet deeply personal design statement. Palmisano’s approachable, practical writing combined with Teare’s engaging photography make this book a must read for anyone serious about sustainable and personal design.”

TEREASE SURRATT, AUTHOR OF FOUND, FREE & FLEA “Salvage Secrets Design & Decor is an addictive read, offering a vast collection of ideas, inspiration, and examples of the some the most inventive salvage design projects across the country. A invaluable resource for the novice and expert alike, with something to offer both the substantial and shoestring budget.”

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DESIGN WORK

Renovation, Vacation Rental Townhouse, Stowe, Vermont

Renovation, Another Rental Townhouse, Stowe, Vermont

Renovation, Lakefront Vacation Rental Home, Lake Fairlee, Vermont

Renovations, Decor and Furnishings: Basin Harbor Resort, Cottages, Lobby, Public Spaces, Lodge Rooms and Dock Side Spaces and Bathrooms, Vergennes, Vermont

Renovation, Marian Store, Gaines Marina, New York

New Office Space, North Star Leasing, Burlington, Vermont

New Office Space, HMC Advertising, Richmond, Vermont

Restaurant Design, Archie's Grill, Shelburne, Vermont

Ice Cream Parlor Design, The Scoop, Shelburne, Vermont

Coffee Cafe Design, Waterbury, Vermont

Furniture/Decor Concepts, Residence, Atlanta, Georgia

Concept Designs and Collaboration Work with TruexCullins Architects & Interiors...Jackson Hole, Mountain Modern Motel (formerly, Painted Buffalo Motel)--Rooms and Lobby. Past work with TruexCullins includes...Jay Peak Resort's Tram Haus Lodge--Guest Rooms, Sausalito, California's Casa Madrona Hotel--Hillside Cottage Bathrooms (Wyoming, California and Vermont)

Renovations, Inn, Restaurant and Pub, Mad River Barn, Waitsfield, Vermont

RECENT STYLING WORK

Verilux Light Therapy Products, Product Line Styling

Apartment Therapy, 3 DIY Projects (Videos/Photography and and Step by Step)

The Kitchn/Apartment Therapy, DIY Project (Video and Step by Step)

DIY NETWORK, DIY/Crafting and Styling for Online Content

Eating Well Magazine, Prop Styling for Covers and Content Pages

Gardener's Supply Catalog, Prop Styling for Products

Hotel Vermont, Styling of Rooms and Public Spaces

Green Mountain Inn and Suites, Styling of Rooms and Public Spaces

Other Hotels, Resort, Bed and Breakfast and Inn, Styling for Marketing/Web

RECENT BOOKS

Salvage Style (working title) Coming Soon...

Salvage Secrets Design & Decor: Internationally Acclaimed... A visually sumptuous idea book, showcasing an eclectic array of interior design possibilities using salvaged goods.  Following up on her celebrated first Salvage Secrets book, which Fine Homebuilding called “An invaluable first step in the salvage-for-design journey,” here salvage design guru Joanne Palmisano takes readers further, exploring a wealth of smaller-scale interior design and decor concepts.

Salvage Secrets, Transforming Reclaimed Materials into Design Concepts: Internationally Acclaimed... A striking how-to guide and four-color visual tour presenting design possibilities using a range of salvaged materials. Sustainability and conservation are buzzwords in the construction and renovation of homes today. It's therefore no surprise that "salvage design"—reusing old building materials and other types of recycled goods—is becoming a popular technique, both for its environmentally friendly functionality and for its unique design aesthetic.

Vermont Wedding Resource Guide (Sold Rights)

Kidding Around Burlington (Sold Rights)

Camps, Cottages and Cabins (sold out)

RECENT PRESENTATIONS & BOOK SIGNINGS

Fifth Third Bank, Women's Design Series, Presentation/Signing, Sarasota, Florida

Country Living Fair, Presentations/DIYs/Signing, Atlanta, Georgia

Country Living Fair, Presentations/DIYs/Signing, Columbus, Ohio

Junk Gypsy Store, Book Signing, Round Top, Texas

Country Living Fair, Presentations/DIYs/Signing, Rhinebeck, New York

Country Living Fair, Presentations/DIYs/Signing, Nashville, Tennessee

Home & Salvage, Naples, Florida

Rejuvenation, Designer Series, Presentation and Signing, Berkeley, California

Seriously...I get to talk to people about designing with vintage, salvage and recycled goods and then we hang out, I sign books and then maybe have a glass of wine. Pinch me. Someone pinch me. 

Actually, although the presentations are a lot of fun (and I'm told, I can be quite humorous) they are also very educational and I'm thrilled to hear everyone talk about how they are inspirational, amazing, filled with great ideas...

Whether I'm demonstrating how to make a vintage-inspired sign for a workshop of 20 people or giving a formal presentation about incorporating salvage in interior design, my goal is for the presentations to be fun and informative that delight and inspire the audience.

Past presentation clients include the Country Living Fair, Northern California Kitchen & Bath Association, Built It Green NYC, Rejuvenation, Williams-Sonoma, Inc., and more.

Please contact me to learn about hosting a presentation or workshop for your company or trade event.

References available.

Basin Harbor Club is an historic resort on the shores of Lake Champlain. This family-owned resort (five generations) has been creating memories for families since 1886. With over 700 acres of amazing property, over 70 cottages, dozens of lodge rooms, and restaurants, pub, golf course and much more!  How I became their decorator...

One day I was at the Mad River Barn, finishing up some design details, when a lovely women came in and and said how much she loved what I did with the place; that through the design, I kept the charm and character, while updating and making it fresh. Well, thank you!! That was the plan!

She came in because she wanted to pass my name along to Basin Harbor Club, because their current decorator was retiring.  Through the design, I will be bringing history and charm back into the spaces by raiding their attics, basements and storage spaces that are filled with the resorts historical pieces dating back to the late 1880's.  I'm also creating a brand through colors, fabrics and products, that reflect who Basin Harbor is and what it means to their visitors. I'm working with local craftsmen to create custom bedding, counter tops and more, brining in touches that make guests comfortable into today's hospitality industry.

Over the next few years, I get to play with… I mean…work on a few cottages at a time, lodge rooms, the homestead spaces, and even the public spaces. Each year, when you come back, you'll see something new and exciting. 

Thank you Basin Harbor for having me be a part of your amazing place!  I already feel like a part of the family.

An 8-part video series transformation rooms and spaces using salvage, recycled, and vintage material. These budget-friendly designs by Joanne Palmisano, show amazing transformations of a kitchen island, fireplace redo, dining room redo, farmhouse table, dresser turned into a vanity in a bathroom, instant mudroom, hall office, built-in bench in a sunroom and a platform bed in a master bedroom.

MAD RIVER BARN

I'm honored and thrilled to work with clients who allow me to think outside of the box. Heather and Andrew Lynds, owners of the Mad River Barn, hired me to redesign the once iconic inn and bring it back to life, while still keeping the soul of its former glory. It was my goal to create inspiring design ideas that reflect who they are, their buildings and what they represent to their customers. It's important to not only think about the history of the space but how it can speak to the people who use and enjoy it.  We must also understand what goes into our spaces and where materials come from and what a huge difference our choices make, that is why much of the design incorporated repurposed materials from the building itself and reclaimed materials that speak to the barn, inn and pub.

I'm thrilled to say that the redesign of the Mad River Barn's Inn rooms, lobby, restaurant, pub, game room and annex building have been a huge hit. They're busier than ever and have attributed much of their success to the redesign (Thank you Heather and Andrew!).

www.madriverbarn.com

photography by Susan Teare

DESIGN SERVICES: 

From basic refreshes concept design ideas we hand to you to do yourself, to full renovations or new design, including install and material and furnishing acquisitions.

Our fees are affordable and our design concepts will add great value to your project. Our unique design approach focuses on mixing locally sourced materials as well as vintage, recycled and salvage finds--mixing it with new finds to create well designed rooms that are big on style and charm. 

We specializes in designing unique inns, vacation properties, hotels, motels,  B&Bs, restaurants and other small businesses.  We will work with you to create a beautiful space that is unique to your business and unforgettable for your guests.

Please contact Joanne to discuss your project. Joanne@JoannePalmisano.com

Residential design can vary from concept ideas all the way to full renovation projects and install. 

The places I go, the people I meet, the stories I hear...this is what makes my work my passion. Thank you for sharing your homes, time, designs and energy with me.  

Friends, family and a career I love - I couldn't ask for more -- nor should I  :)